James Tolkan, 'Top Gun' and 'Back to the Future' star, dies at 94 Mar 28, 2026 · The Washington Times AI News Desk · washingtontimes.com read more » James Tolkan, the character actor best known for playing the stern, slacker-hating vice principal Mr. Strickland in the "Back to the Future" franchise and the hard-nosed Commander Stinger in "Top Gun," died Thursday. He was 94. Read more »
